96 Basic Skills - MI-SG-FLD096-05 - Study Guide

Sep 29, 2026

Study guide material for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills test, focusing on fundamental communication and mathematical competencies. It outlines the test structure—Reading, Mathematics, and Writing—with separate section scores and retake rules. The guide provides test preparation guidance, including planning a study course, handling test administration day tasks, and using test-taking strategies. It also includes test objectives and sample directions, definitions, formulas, multiple-choice questions, an answer key, and writing section assignment and scoring characteristics.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages33

Reading Time1 h 23 min

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PART 1: General Information About the MTTC Program and Test Preparation

OVERVIEW OF THE TESTING PROGRAM

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TESTS

THE DAY OF THE TEST: HELPFUL HINTS

PART 2: Test Objectives and Sample Test Questions

ABOUT THE BASIC SKILLS TEST

TEST OBJECTIVES

SAMPLE DIRECTIONS AND QUESTIONS

INFORMATION ABOUT THE WRITING SECTION

96 Basic Skills MI-SG-FLD096-05 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: General Information About the MTTC Program and Test Preparation OVERVIEW OF THE TESTING PROGRAM 1-1 Contact Information Test Development Process Characteristics of the Tests Test Administration Score Reporting HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TESTS .............................................................................. 1-4 Plan Your Course of Study THE DAY OF THE TEST: HELPFUL HINTS..................................................................... 1-5 Preparing for the Test Administration Test-Taking Tips Test Directions PART 2: Test Objectives and Sample Test Questions ABOUT THE BASIC SKILLS TEST ................................................................................... 2-1 TEST OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................... 2-3 SAMPLE TEST DIRECTIONS ......................................................................................... 2-7 SAMPLE DEFINITIONS AND FORMULAS....................................................................... 2-9 SAMPLE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST QUESTIONS............................................................. 2-13 ANSWER KEY FOR THE SAMPLE MULTIPLE-CHOICE TEST QUESTIONS ........................... 2-21 INFORMATION ABOUT THE WRITING SECTION........................................................... 2-23 Writing Assignment Performance Characteristics Writing Assignment Scoring Scale SAMPLE DIRECTIONS FOR THE WRITING SECTION ...................................................... 2-25 SAMPLE WRITING ASSIGNMENT AND RESPONSES ....................................................... 2-27 Sample Writing Assignment Sample Response—Score Point 4 Sample Response—Score Point 3 Sample Response—Score Point 2 Sample Response—Score Point 1 Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Study Guide i Readers should be advised that this study guide, including many of the excerpts used herein, is protected by federal copyright law. Copyright © 2007 Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s) . All rights reserved. National Evaluation Systems, P. O. Box 226, Amherst, MA 01004 ii Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Study Guide PART 1: General Information About the MTTC Program and Test Preparation The first section of the study guide is available in a separate PDF file. Click the link below to view or print this section. General Information About the MTTC Program and Test Preparation Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Study Guide iii PART 2: Test Objectives and Sample Test Questions ABOUT THE BASIC SKILLS TEST The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills test is designed to measure fundamental communication and mathematical skills. The Basic Skills test consists of approximately 85 multiple-choice questions and one written performance assignment and assesses the following three broad areas of knowledge and skills: • Reading • Mathematics • Writing You will receive a separate score for each section of the test (i.e., Reading, Mathematics, Writing) . A passing score is required for each section in order to pass the Basic Skills test. Examinees who do not pass one or more sections of the Basic Skills test may retake only those sections. Once a section is passed, you do not need to retake that section. Refer to the current MTTC registration bulletin, available on the MTTC Web site [at](at www.mttc.nesinc.com)[ www.mttc.nesinc.com](at www.mttc.nesinc.com), for more information about retaking sections of the Basic Skills test. Test Objectives As noted, the test objectives are broad, conceptual statements that reflect the knowledge, skills, and understanding an entry-level teacher needs in order to teach effectively in a Michigan classroom. These test objectives represent the only source of information about what the test will cover and therefore should be

FAQs

What skills does the MTTC Basic Skills test measure?

It measures fundamental communication and mathematical skills across Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. The test includes multiple-choice questions and a written performance assignment.

How are scores reported and what is required to pass?

You receive a separate score for each section: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. A passing score is required for each section to pass the Basic Skills test.

How should test-takers approach the Reading section sample questions?

The guide recommends choosing a strategy such as reading the passage first, reading questions first, or scanning for an overview before answering. Answers should be based on ideas and opinions in the passage, not personal opinions.

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